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Centurion 38

Wauquiez · 1987–1991 · Sloop rig

Centurion 38 profile drawing
LOA37.73'
Beam12.53'
Draft4.8'
Displ.10.1t
Rigsloop
HullFiberglass

Bluewater Evidence · Ocean Proven

76% confidence

John Neal's Boats to Consider for Ocean Cruising lists the Centurion 38, rated 3 of 5: 'Fast, attractive solid boats with very modest tankage and limited storage.' He advises avoiding boats with teak decks. Its capsize screen value is 1.84. No named passage is on file yet.

Overview

The Centurion 38 is an Ed Dubois design from Wauquiez in France, built from 1987 to 1991 with only 24 completed.

Design and Construction

sailboatdata.com lists a fin keel with a spade rudder, 37.73 ft overall on a 31.17 ft waterline, 12.53 ft of beam and 4.8 ft of draft. Displacement is 20,200 lb with 6,300 lb of ballast, and the masthead sloop carries about 682 sq ft.

Buyers Notes

John Neal rates it 3 of 5: fast, attractive and solid, with very modest tankage and limited storage. He advises avoiding boats with teak decks.

Known Issues

Teak deckmoderatePassageBoats editorial

Neal advises avoiding Centurions with teak decks.

Inspection: Check a teak deck for worn planking, failed bungs and leaking fastenings; budget for removal or replacement.

Source: John Neal - Boats to Consider for Ocean Cruising

  1. [1]SpecificationsCENTURION 38 - SailboatData.com- Dimensions, displacement, ballast, sail area, keel, rig, designer and builder.
  2. [2]EditorialJohn Neal - Boats to Consider for Ocean Cruising (Mahina)- Lists the Centurion 38, rated 3 of 5.
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